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Meatballs and Baked Potatoes Topped With Béchamel Sauce

Indulge in a comforting meal with this recipe for tender meatballs and crispy baked potatoes, smothered in a rich béchamel sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 2 people
Calories 764 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs and Potatoes:

  • 8 homemade or frozen meatballs
  • 2 potatoes cut into round slices
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil

For the Béchamel Sauce:

For Topping:

Instructions
 

Prepare the Meatballs and Potatoes:

  • Preheat your air fryer to 385°F (195°C).
  • Place the meatballs in the air fryer basket and air fry them for 10 minutes until they are browned and cooked through.
    8 homemade or frozen meatballs
  • While the meatballs are cooking, slice the potatoes into round shapes.
    2 potatoes
  • After 10 minutes, remove the meatballs from the air fryer and set them aside.
  • Add the sliced potatoes to the air fryer basket, drizzle with cooking oil, and air fry again at 385°F (195°C) for 7 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked and slightly crispy. Once done, remove the potatoes from the air fryer.
    1 tablespoon cooking oil

Prepare the Béchamel Sauce:

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
    2 tablespoons butter
  • Add the all-purpose flour to the melted butter and whisk continuously for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
    2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Gradually pour in the milk while whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
    1 ¼ cups milk
  • Add the black pepper, salt, and a pinch of nutmeg powder. Continue to whisk until the sauce thickens and becomes smooth. This should take about 5 minutes. Once the Béchamel Sauce has reached a creamy consistency, remove it from the heat.
    ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon salt, A pinch of nutmeg powder

Assemble and Bake:

  • Preheat your air fryer again to 385°F (195°C).
  • Place the cooked meatballs and potato slices in an oven-safe dish.
  • Pour the prepared Béchamel Sauce over the meatballs and potatoes, ensuring they are well coated.
  • Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
    1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Air fry the assembled dish for an additional 5 minutes at 385°F (195°C), or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the meatballs and potatoes are heated through.

Serve:

  • Carefully remove the dish from the air fryer and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs if desired, and serve your dish while it's still hot and delicious!

Nutrition

Calories: 764kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 32gFat: 48gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 133mgSodium: 1125mgPotassium: 1349mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 987IUVitamin C: 42mgCalcium: 512mgIron: 3mg
Keyword baked, béchamel, meatballs, potatoes, sauce
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